PERINEAL MASSAGE OILS

Perineal massage is the massaging of the perineum to prepare it to soften and stretch more easily during birth.

It will reduce the risk of tearing or needing an episiotomy.

The massage  involves partial insertion of the thumbs into the opening of the vagina and sweeping the perineum. The perineum is the area of skin and underlying muscles between the vagina and the anus. This area naturally stretches to accommodate your baby as they are being born. Often the natural stretching in this area can result in tears and sometimes if the skin is unable to stretch enough you may need to be given a small cut  to create the room needed.